New locker rooms at Hulman Center would be 'game changers'
Over the past few years, the Hulman Center has been transformed by a $50-million state-funded renovation and new video boards made possible by a $2 million donation from the Hulman-George family.
The next piece of the puzzle!
There is, however, another project left to fund: updated locker rooms. A vision for the project has been developed by RATIO Architects.
As part of the Be So BOLD fundraising campaign that will benefit ISU and its students in myriad ways, the Sycamore athletic department is seeking $2 million for updated locker rooms, coaches’ offices, a film room, and athletic training space at Hulman Center.
Making it happen would help keep the men’s and women’s basketball programs competitive in the Missouri Valley Conference and NCAA Division I athletics. ISU basketball player Cooper Neese said a locker room is more than just a room. “As a player, it’s a big part of the recruiting process to showcase the culture of the team and make someone want to be there and be a part of what is being built,” Neese said.
Women’s basketball coach Chad Killinger said the recent renovations and new video boards make Hulman Center one of the best facilities in the MVC. “Being able to upgrade the locker rooms will out it over the top,” he said, “As far as amenities that will benefit our student-athletes and allow us to recruit and retain quality individuals. We spend a great deal of time in that facility during the season and being able to take care of the young women in our program with these additional improvements will allow us to continue to serve them in the best way possible.”
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